Well let me start off by saying emphatically: I would be interested in ∗ANY∗
kind of MOTM sequencer. This is terrible news for my bank account.
My very humble thoughts follow...
> --MOE--
> 2. It will NOT be modular like SuperMoe. Yes, I'm still going to do
> SuperMoe if only for myself, but call this one "MiniMoe". I'd like
> for it to be affordable enough that I can sell at least 30 or so. So
> it has to fit on a single panel.
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That makes sense - but for a different reason for me: As I do not have much
experience with analog sequencers, it would be nice to start out with
something integrated rather than separate modules. Then later, armed with
knowledge, go the separate module route.
> --MOE--
> 3. The clock will be external. Real estate is precious, LFOs are
> cheap, and I'd rather put sequencer features there instead.
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Excuse my ignorance - does requiring a LFO as an external clock source give
up any funcionality over having an internal clock? If not, I agree with
this.
> --MOE--
> 4. It will most probably be PIC driven, but none of the CV outputs
> will pass through a DAC - they will remain in the analog domain.
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Excellent.
> --MOE--
> 5. It will exist as either a full kit or as a partial kit. I'm
> leaning toward the latter right now - a Stooge front panel, pcbs and
> preprogrammed PIC, you supply the rest. I'm open to feedback on this.
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I would prefer a partial kit, so long as the parts are not too hard to
obtain.
> --MOE--
> 6. This is a step sequencer, not a pattern sequencer. Don't ask for
> the ability to store sequences and chain them together in playback.
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No arguement here.
> --MOE--
> 7. I don't plan on offering an internal quantizer either. Buy a
> MiniWave instead.
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Another ignorant question - would using a single miniwave for quantizing
provide the same level of functionality as a built in quantizer? If so, this
makes sense.
A comment on format: I agree with JB that an even smaller 2x4/1x8 format
that offered full functionality and that could be chained to addl. modules
would be preferable over a larger format with fewer features. It would also
mean you would sell more of them. :)
A question: will this sequencer require an additional power source of +5V?
Thanks Moe for asking for our input (and for enduring my comments). This
process really enhances the MOTM experence.
George
PS: Don't forget plenty of blinky lights!